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H.R. 556 113th Congress House

Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2013

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require individuals to include their social security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require individuals to include their social security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 26, 2013 See on congress.gov
Taxation Fraud offenses and financial crimesIncome tax creditsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax treatment of families
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Feb 6, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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 Latest action February 6, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the child tax credit, to require taxpayers claiming such credit to provide their social security numbers on their tax returns.

Prohibits taxpayers who improperly claimed such credit in a previous year from claiming such credit during a disallowance period of: (1) 2 years for claims made with reckless or intentional disregard of rules governing such credit, or (2) 10 years for fraudulent claims.

Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe a form for completion by paid income tax preparers in connection with claims for the refundable portion of the child tax credit. Imposes a penalty on preparers who fail to comply with due diligence requirements for claiming the refundable portion of the credit.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 67
All 67 Republican 14
Ross, Dennis
· May 6, 2014
Jolly, David
· Apr 28, 2014
Fitzpatrick, Michael
· Jan 13, 2014
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jan 9, 2014
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Oct 29, 2013
Reed, Tom
· Oct 28, 2013
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Aug 2, 2013
Reichert, David
· Jul 31, 2013
BRADY, KEVIN
· Jul 22, 2013
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jul 22, 2013
Black, Diane
· Jul 17, 2013
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jul 16, 2013
Schock, Aaron
· Jul 11, 2013
Boustany, Charles
· Jul 10, 2013
Gingrey, Phil
· Jul 10, 2013
Pompeo, Mike
· Jul 9, 2013
WHITFIELD, EDWARD
· Jul 9, 2013
Gohmert, Louie
· Jul 8, 2013
Renacci, James
· Jul 8, 2013
Ribble, Reid
· Jul 8, 2013
Hensarling, Jeb
· Jun 28, 2013
DeSantis, Ron
· Jun 27, 2013
Jenkins, Lynn
· Jun 26, 2013
JONES, WALTER
· Jun 26, 2013
Mulvaney, Mick
· Jun 26, 2013
Pittenger, Robert
· Jun 26, 2013
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Jun 26, 2013
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jun 4, 2013
Paulsen, Erik
· Jun 3, 2013
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Jun 3, 2013
Johnson, Bill
· May 20, 2013
Kline, John
· May 15, 2013
Rothfus, Keith
· May 15, 2013
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · May 7, 2013
Marchant, Kenny
· May 7, 2013
Posey, Bill
· May 6, 2013
Wenstrup, Brad
· May 6, 2013
Nunnelee, Alan
· Apr 26, 2013
Griffin, Tim
· Apr 23, 2013
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Apr 23, 2013
Price, Tom
· Apr 18, 2013
CHABOT, STEVE
· Apr 17, 2013
Graves, Tom
· Apr 17, 2013
STOCKMAN, STEVE
· Apr 17, 2013
Yoho, Ted
· Apr 17, 2013
Labrador, Raul
· Apr 15, 2013
Neugebauer, Randy
· Apr 15, 2013
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Apr 11, 2013
Fleming, John
· Apr 10, 2013
Miller, Jeff
· Apr 10, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 556: Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-556/
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"H.R. 556: Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-556/.
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